K. Goff

Provides real estate services

Functions as a College/University

Provides grants to the areas of education, environmental stewardship, building healthier communities and programs

Functions as a College/University

Florida's Great Northwest, Inc. is an investor-supported nonprofit regional economic development organization serving a 13-county area in northwest Florida’s panhandle. The private company is based in Panama, FL. Its mission is to enhance the region’s competitive position through industry diversification and quality job growth. The organization acts as a single point of contact for company executives, site selectors, and local stakeholders by providing resources on sites and buildings, workforce development, infrastructure, incentives, military assets, and regional data. The region is promoted as a pro-business environment with no personal state income tax, competitive costs, and numerous financial incentives including tax credits, grants, and workforce training programs tailored to industry needs. Northwest Florida has a diverse economy anchored by sectors such as aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, heavy industry, cybersecurity, distribution, and financial services, and hosts six major military installations. The area offers extensive infrastructure assets including airports, deepwater ports, rail connections, industrial parks, and foreign trade zones, supported by significant infrastructure investments. The region is a major aerospace and defense hub with numerous manufacturers and R&D facilities affiliated with military bases and universities. Advanced manufacturing sectors include forest products, plastics, rubber, food manufacturing, and shipbuilding, supported by a skilled workforce pipeline developed through collaboration among educational institutions and industry councils. The quality of life combines small-town living with big-city amenities, featuring beaches, cultural attractions, a moderate climate, and a cost of living below the national average. Educational institutions offer career academies, certifications, and degree programs aligned with industry demands, fostering workforce readiness in STEM, manufacturing, engineering, IT, and business services.

Operates as resort

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization that supports local businesses, fosters economic growth, and strengthens the community across Bay County, including cities such as Callaway, Lynn Haven, and Panama City Beach. The private company is based in Panama, FL. It provides business advocacy, networking, and development by connecting members to resources, events, and promotional opportunities. The chamber offers a business directory, hosts networking events, and publishes materials like BayBiz magazine and the e-Biz newsletter. In partnership with the Economic Development Alliance, it focuses on attracting new businesses, supporting industry growth in sectors such as aerospace, technology, manufacturing, logistics, and health sciences, and creating high-wage jobs. The chamber collaborates with regional partners, military installations, and commercial consultants to enhance infrastructure, promote retail development, and maintain a competitive business environment. It also provides guidance for business formation and licensing, and advances community initiatives in education, workforce development, public policy, and innovation through programs like Leadership Bay, Junior Leadership Bay, and Bay Young Professionals. The chamber highlights community assets including major health providers, tourism, robust infrastructure, a deep-water port, international airport, and military presence.